Chroma-Q Color Force II 12, Color Force II 48, Color Force II 72 Users Manual
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Chroma-Q
Color Force II™ 12/48/72
User Manual
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Part Number: CHCF212RGBA / CHCF248RGBA / CHCF272RGBA
Model: 641-1000 / 641-2000 / 652-3000
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Warranty Statement
Chroma-Q warrants to the original purchaser, with proof of purchase, that its delivered products shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 12 months from date of shipment.
Chroma-Q will repair, or at its option, provide an equivalent item or replace, the defective product during the stated warranty
period. This warranty applies only to the repair or replacement of the product and only when the product is properly handled,
installed and maintained according to Chroma-Q instructions. This warranty excludes defects resulting from improper handling,
storage, installation, acts of God, fire, vandalism or civil disturbances. Purchaser must notify Chroma-Q in writing within 14 days
of noticing the defect. This warranty excludes field labor or service charges related to the repair or replacement of the product.
The warranty contained herein shall not extend to any finished goods or spare parts from which any serial number has been
removed or which have been damaged or rendered defective (a) as a result of normal wear and tear, willful or accidental damage,
negligence, misuse or abuse; (b) due to water or moisture, lightning, windstorm, abnormal voltage, harmonic distortion, dust, dirt,
corrosion or other external causes; (c) by operation outside the specifications contained in the user documentation; (d) by the use
of spare parts not manufactured or sold by Chroma-Q or by the connection or integration of other equipment or software not
approved by Chroma-Q unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma-Q that the defect or damage was not caused
by the above; (e) by modification, repair or service by anyone other than Chroma-Q, who has not applied for and been approved
by Chroma-Q to do such modification, repair or service unless the Customer provides acceptable proof to Chroma-Q that the
defect or damage was not caused by the above; (f) due to procedures, deviating from procedures specified by Chroma-Q or (g)
due to failure to store, install, test, commission, maintain, operate or use finished goods and spare parts in a safe and reasonable
manner and in accordance with Chroma-Q’s instructions (h) by repair or replacement of engines without factory training.
The warranty contained herein shall not apply to finished goods or spare parts which are sold “as is”, as “second-hand”, as
used”, as “demo” or under similar qualifications or to Consumables (“Consumables” is defined as any part(s) of goods or part(s)
for use with goods, which part(s) of goods or part(s) for use with goods are consumed during the operation of the goods and
which part(s) of goods or part(s) for use with goods require replacement from time to time by a user such as, but not limited to,
light bulbs).
The warranty contained herein shall not apply, unless the total purchase price for the defective finished goods or spare parts has
been paid by the due date for payment.
The warranty contained herein applies only to the original purchaser and are not assignable or transferable to any subsequent
purchaser or end-user.
This warranty is subject to the shipment of the goods, within the warranty period, to the Chroma-Q warranty returns department,
by the purchaser, at the purchaser’s expense. If no fault is found, Chroma-Q will charge the purchaser for the subsequent return of
the goods.
Chroma-Q reserves the right to change the warranty period without prior notice and without incurring obligation and expressly
disclaims all warranties not stated in this limited warranty.
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Disclaimer
The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate. However, because conditions and
methods of use of our products are beyond our control, this information should not be used in substitution for customer's tests to
ensure that Chroma-Q products are safe, effective, and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Suggestions of use shall not be
taken as inducements to infringe any patent. Chroma-Q sole warranty is that the product will meet the sales specifications in
effect at the time of shipment. Your exclusive remedy for breach of such warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or
replacement of any product shown to be other than as warranted.
Chroma-Q reserves the right to change or make alteration to devices and their functionality without notice due to our ong oing
research and development.
The Chroma-Q Color Force II
to
ensure that the products perform well in the entertainment environment.
If you experience any difficulties with any Chroma-Q products please contact your selling dealer. If your selling dealer is unable to
help please contact support@chroma-q.com. If the selling dealer is unable to satisfy your servicing needs, please contact the
following, for full factory service:
Outside North America: North America:
Tel: +44 (0)1494 446000 Tel: 416-255-9494
Fax: +44 (0)1494 461024 Fax: 416-255-3514
support@chroma-q.com support@chroma-q.com
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has been designed specifically for the lighting industry. Regular maintenance should be performed
For further information please visit the Chroma-Q website at www.chroma-q.com.
Chroma-Q and Color Force II
are trademarks, for more information on this visit www.chromaq.com/trademarks.
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The rights and ownership of all trademarks are recognized.
Important Notice:
As per the requirements in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for product approval, please refer to the
OSHA web pages http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ for information on the list of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories
(NRTLs) and the scope of recognition.
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Safety information
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this section befor e
installing, powering, operating or servicing this
product.
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this document:
Warning!
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injuryordeath.
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Voltage.
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Warning!
Read the user manual before installing and operating the Chroma-Q Color Force II
manual.
Safety precautions given in user manual must be followed at all times and the manuals of all the devices you connect it to.
Observe all the warnings printed on product and in manuals. Make sure whoever is involved in working on or using the
Chroma-Q Color Force II
Install, connect, operate and service devices only as described in this manual and in connected devices’ manuals and only
in accordance with local laws and regulations. All Chroma-Q manuals are available for download from www.chroma-q.com.
Chroma-Q Color Force II
support@chroma-q.com.
If you experience difficulties with any Chroma-Q products please contact your local dealer. If your local dealer
is unable to help then please contact support@chroma-q.com.
If you are having trouble finding what you are looking for on our website, then contact our Chroma-Q
marketing department by sending an email to marketing@chroma-q.com.
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has carefully read and understood all the safety precautions and listed warnings.
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does not have user-serviceable parts. Refer any operation not described in this manual to
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. For future reference, keep and use the
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PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK
Use only the cables specified in this manual and on the Chroma-Q website at www.chroma-q.com to interconnect devices
in the installation. If the specified cables are not long enough for an intended cable run, consult Chroma-Q for assistance
in finding or creating a safe alternative solution.
Provide a means of locking out AC mains power that allows power to the installation to be shut down and made impossible to
reapply, even accidentally, during work on the installation.
Shut down power to the installation during service and when it is not in use.
Before applying power to the installation, check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in perfect condition and
rated for the current requirements of all connected devices.
Isolate the installation from power immediately if any product, power cable or power plug is in any way damaged, defective or
wet, or if it shows signs of overheating.
Do not immerse a Chroma-Q Color Force II
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fixture in water or expose it to high-pressure water jets.
PROTECTION FROM BURNS AND FIRE
The Color Force II
directions.
Do not operate the Color Force II
Do not modify the Color Force II
only accessories approved by Chroma-Q.
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is fan cooled. Provide free airflow around the fixture and a minimum clearance of 10 mm (0.4 in.) in all
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if the ambient operating temperature exceeds 55° C (131° F).
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in any way not described in this manual or install other than genuine Chroma-Q parts. Use
PROTECTION FROM INJURY
Ensure that the installation hardware and supporting surface or structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all the
devices they support.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing, servicing or moving the Color Force
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II
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As soon as work is completed, check that all hardware and components are securely fastened to supporting structures.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product during operation.
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction and/or invalidate
your warranty. Please contact the nearest authorized dealer or contact support@chroma‐q.com.
Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If this product is used by another
user, be sure that they also receive this document.
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Table of Contents
1.
Product overview ................................................................................................................................ 2
2.
Unpacking the units ............................................................................................................................ 3
3.
Cabling ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
4.
Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
5.
Orientation .................................................................................................................................................... 4
6.
Cyc and Border Lens ..................................................................................................................................... 4
7.
Control ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
8.
Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 5
8.1
9.
Mode…………………………………………………………………………………………………...7
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
10.
Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 13
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
11.
Look Store .................................................................................................................................................. 19
12.
Thermal Performance .................................................................................................................................. 20
13.
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 20
14.
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 20
15.
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 21
16.
Technical Drawings ..................................................................................................................................... 22
17.
Main Menu Tree ………………………………………………………………………………………25
DMX ……………………………………………………………………………………...6
Mode select Options…..…………………………………………………………………......7
Grouping Options……..……………………………………………………………….….....8
Flip Options………..……………………………………………………………………......9
Strobe Options……..……………………………………………………………………......9
Look Select……………………………………………………………………………......11
Master Mode…………………………………………………………………………........12
CF I Matching……………………………………………………………………………….14
ETC Compatible……………………………………………………………………………..14
DMX Data…………………………………………………………………………………..14
Fan Speed………………………………………………………………………………….15
Rotate Display………………………………………………………………………………15
PWM frequency…………………………………………………………………………….15
DMX Lost…………………………………………………………………………………..16
Lock……………………………………………………………………………………….16
Reset and Factory Defaults..…………………………………………………………………17
Upload Engine………………………………………………………………………………18
FW version…………………………………………………………………………………18
DMX Source………………………………………………………………………………..18
Engine Temp……………………………………………………………………………….18
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Product overview
The Chroma-Q Color Force IITM LED batten range is a powerful lineup of professional cyc and wash lights. With up to 18,600 hot
lumens output from the Color Force II
addition, the advanced color mixing and control management technologies
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72, these super bright fixtures easily wash up to 12m / 39 ft. walls or cycloramas. In
together give you a radically increased color palette, a
high CRI and theatrical grade dimming, all in the same fixture.
Optional slide-in "Cyc Light" and "Border Light" optical l e n s accessories are available to adjust the light output to suit a
wide range of
applications.
The Chroma-Q Color Force IITM lighting fixture is designed specifically for professional indoor entertainment lighting. The fixture
can
be wall or floor mounted with the adjustable quick-release end-plate fixing system. For hung bar or truss mounting, additional
bar
clamp hardware is required.
The Color Force IITM features built-in power supplies and can operate as a stand-alone unit or be remotely controlled through ANSI
E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol via a cable or a Lumen Radio wireless connection when using the optional radio module.
The Color Force IITM is available in three lengths, the Color Force IITM 72 model which features a total of 24 high output RGBA
cells (or pixels), the Color Force II
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12 model which features a total of 4 high output RGBA cells (or pixels). Each cell provides a homogenized color output with no
II
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48 model which features a total of 16 high output RGBA cells (or pixels) and the Color Force
unsightly color shadowing like fixtures using traditional individual colored emitters.
The control options incorporate a choice of RGBA (Red, Green, Blue, Amber), RGB (Red, Green, Blue, with *Magic Amber) and
HSI (Hue, Saturation and Intensity) control modes.
The product's robust anodized aluminum extruded construction houses a discreet cable manage ment sy s tem. Additional
protection is built around the lenses for a truly road proof fixture.
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The Color Force IITM package includes the fixture, power cord, mounting bracket, safety chain and a Quick Start Guide. We
recommend that you keep the original packaging in case the item needs to be returned.
3.
The Color Force IITM utilizes Neutrik powerCon true1 connectors for power input and through. The DMX control data input and through
connections from an external control console are via two Neutrik XLR 5-pin connectors. The chassis are ground bonded.
Note: To avoid overloading the input cable, the maximum length of Color Force fixtures for a single power cable run is 3.6m (12') at
110VAC or 7.2m (24') at 220VAC.
XLR 5-pin Cable: Typical power & data connections
Pin# Function
1 Ground (Screen)
2 Data Minus
3 Data Plus
4 Spare Data Minus
5 Spare Data Plus
Power Cable:
International
Colour Code
Green and Yellow Earth (E) Green Ground (Green)
Blue Neutral (N) White Neutral (Silver)
Brown Live (L) Black Hot (Gold)
Important Notice:
The use of an optically splitters for DMX signal distribution are highly recommended when several fixture units are not plugged
into the
Maximum Number of fixtures connected in a series:
Important Notice: Actual number of fixtures connected in series may be lower based on your branch circuit inrush rating.
Unpacking the units
Cabling
Connections
same power source.
Fixture Wattage @110V @220V
CF II 72 800W 2 x CF II 72 4 x CF II 72
CF II 48 533W 3 x CF II 48 6 x CF II 48
CF II 12 135W 12 x CF II 12 22 x CF II 12
North American
Colour Code
Connections
4.
The Color Force IITM fixtures are equipped with built-in mounting brackets or trunions for floor mounting. The mounting brackets
feature a pair of quick release levers for easy tilt adjustment. Wall and truss mounting applications may require additional hardware
not included.
Note: Secure the fixture with a safety bond. Provisions for fixing holes are built in to the endplates and fixture brackets.
Mounting
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The Color Force IITM fixtures are built with lenses that optimize the beam spread when used on a wall
or cyclorama.
screened arrows on the fixture bottom edge border, which should be adjacent to the wall or
cyclorama. The
wall or cyclorama.
Orientation
The side with sq u a r e d i f fu s e near-field mi c r o lenses is also indicated by si l k
side with hexagonal far-field micro lenses is indicated should be facing away from the
Wall or Cyclorama
Hexagonal
far-field
Micro-
Lenses
Audience
Silk screened arrows near the touch screen should
point towards the cyc or wall.
Square
diffuse
near-field
micro
lenses
6.
Cyc & Border Lens
“Cyc Lens” and “Border Lens” are op t i o n a l slide-in optical accessories available to adjust the light output of the Color Force
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fixtures to suit a wide range of applications. One accessory slot is provided on the front of the fixture to hold a slide-in lens
accessory. Matching indentations on both ends of lens are provided for locking the lens in place.
Spring Plungers are pre-installed at the far ends of the accessory slot to lock in-place the slide-in panels. The heights of the spring
plungers are preset at the factory do not need adjustment.
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